One of a series of picture books, in question-and-answer format, which cover a range of topics by moving from a child's immediate surroundings - the body and everyday things in and around the home - out into the wider world. This book focuses on the whole history of exploration, including space.
The tragic story of the complex bond between two migrant laborers in Central California. They are George Milton and Lennie Small, itinerant ranch hands who dream of one day owning a small farm. George acts as a father figure to Lennie, who is a very large, simple-minded man, calming him and helping to rein in his immense physical strength.
Travel through time and discover how the pyramids were built, why Athens was a leading city-state and which parts of the world were ruled by Rome, and uncover the stories of some of history's fiercest warriors. This brilliant book is bursting with fantastic information, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs.
Focusing primarily on the Classical Period (800?1500 CE), ancient Southeast Asian culture is viewed through the lens of ceramic production and trade, influenced but not completely overshadowed by its powerful neighbour, China.